CVE-2026-26417
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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2Description
A broken access control vulnerability in the password reset functionality of Tata Consultancy Services Cognix Recon Client v3.0 allows authenticated users to reset passwords of arbitrary user accounts via crafted requests.
Analysis
Cognix Platform's password reset function fails to properly validate user permissions, enabling authenticated attackers to reset passwords for any user account through specially crafted requests. This broken access control vulnerability affects Cognix Recon Client v3.0 and carries high severity due to the potential for unauthorized account takeovers. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Cognix Recon Client v3.0 and restrict network access to the password reset functionality via firewall rules or WAF policies; disable the password reset feature if operationally feasible. Within 7 days: Implement enhanced logging and monitoring of password reset activities; conduct audit of recent password resets for suspicious activity. …
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